About this Research Topic
Gene editing in horticultural crops refers to the research field of using gene editing techniques for genetic improvement of horticultural crops. Horticultural crops include vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants, and other plants used for human consumption and decoration purposes. With the global population growth and changes in dietary patterns, there is an increasing demand for horticultural crops. However, the production and improvement of horticultural crops face many challenges such as environmental pressures, pests and diseases, yield and quality limitations.
Gene editing technology provides an effective means for the genetic improvement of horticultural crops. By precisely modifying target genes in the plant genome, the traits and yield of horticultural crops can be improved. In recent years, the application of the CRISPR/Cas9 system has brought significant breakthroughs in gene editing research for horticultural crops. This system is highly efficient, precise, and relatively simple, enabling researchers to perform genome editing more conveniently.
The goal of this Research Topic is to advance the field of gene editing in horticultural crops and promote their sustainable development and improvement. We aim to focus on the following aspects: the application of gene editing in horticultural crops, particularly using the CRISPR/Cas9 system; the improvement of traits and yield in horticultural crops through gene editing; enhancement of disease and pest resistance, as well as stress tolerance in horticultural crops through gene editing; and enhancement of quality and nutritional value in horticultural crops through gene editing.
We will highlight the latest research advancements and methodological optimizations, such as the improvement of gene editing tools and optimization of detection and screening methods for edited events. Additionally, we welcome comparative studies on transgenic and non-transgenic methods in the context of gene editing in horticultural crops.
This Research Topic encompasses the latest advancements in gene editing of horticultural crops, the development of novel gene editing tools and methods, and the application of gene editing in laboratory studies and field practices. Specific themes we would like contributors to address include but are not limited to:
- the impact of gene editing on yield and quality in horticultural crops,
- the enhancement of disease and pest resistance, and stress tolerance in horticultural crops through gene editing,
- improvement of quality and nutritional value in horticultural crops through gene editing.
We welcome original research papers, reviews, methodological papers, and research communications. We encourage authors to provide innovative and scientifically valuable research findings.
Gene editing technology provides an effective means for the genetic improvement of horticultural crops. By precisely modifying target genes in the plant genome, the traits and yield of horticultural crops can be improved. In recent years, the application of the CRISPR/Cas9 system has brought significant breakthroughs in gene editing research for horticultural crops. This system is highly efficient, precise, and relatively simple, enabling researchers to perform genome editing more conveniently.
The goal of this Research Topic is to advance the field of gene editing in horticultural crops and promote their sustainable development and improvement. We aim to focus on the following aspects: the application of gene editing in horticultural crops, particularly using the CRISPR/Cas9 system; the improvement of traits and yield in horticultural crops through gene editing; enhancement of disease and pest resistance, as well as stress tolerance in horticultural crops through gene editing; and enhancement of quality and nutritional value in horticultural crops through gene editing.
We will highlight the latest research advancements and methodological optimizations, such as the improvement of gene editing tools and optimization of detection and screening methods for edited events. Additionally, we welcome comparative studies on transgenic and non-transgenic methods in the context of gene editing in horticultural crops.
This Research Topic encompasses the latest advancements in gene editing of horticultural crops, the development of novel gene editing tools and methods, and the application of gene editing in laboratory studies and field practices. Specific themes we would like contributors to address include but are not limited to:
- the impact of gene editing on yield and quality in horticultural crops,
- the enhancement of disease and pest resistance, and stress tolerance in horticultural crops through gene editing,
- improvement of quality and nutritional value in horticultural crops through gene editing.
We welcome original research papers, reviews, methodological papers, and research communications. We encourage authors to provide innovative and scientifically valuable research findings.
Keywords: Gene editing, Horticultural crops, Genetic improvement, Trait modification, CRISPR/Cas9 system
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